Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Iowa
240 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $120.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 240 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable | Illinois | $15.5M | 62 | 2022 |
| 2 | Anna K Meredith Endowment Trust | Iowa | $13.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 3 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $11.0M | 119 | 2024 |
| 4 | Grout Museum Inc | Iowa | $9.4M | 8 | 2025 |
| 5 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Iowa | $5.8M | 329 | 2024 |
| 6 | Iowa City Community School District Foundation | Iowa | $3.9M | 6 | 2025 |
| 7 | Quad City Symphony Trust | Iowa | $3.6M | 7 | 2023 |
| 8 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Iowa | $3.1M | 44 | 2025 |
| 9 | Stanley-university of Iowa Foundation Support | Iowa | $2.9M | 5 | 2025 |
| 10 | Edwin T Meredith Foundation | Iowa | $2.8M | 30 | 2024 |
| 11 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $2.8M | 5 | 2022 |
| 12 | Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $2.7M | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Iowa | $2.4M | 15 | 2025 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 240 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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